- Vice Chairman Sir Patrick Osborn called the meeting to order at 1840 hours at the Clubhouse. Board
members in attendance were Trustee Sir Chuck Fickle; and Secretary Ray Kinard. Also in attendance
were Sir Marv Weaver, Pepper Beasley, et al. Chairman Lady Linda Valinho; Trustees Sir Scott Ytzen and
Sir Joe Beasley; and Treasurer Sir Abe Braverman were excused.
Agenda items:
a.
Bart Longrie led the chapter in the Pledge of Allegiance, and the Chairman introduced the board members and committee
leads.
b.
Rats and Knights in attendance stood and were recognized.
c.
The minutes for Aug were made available and approved.
d.
Sir Oz briefed the Treasurer’s Report for Aug.
e.
Birthdays: The Vice Chairman recognized Sir Jerry (30 Sep), The
US Air Force (64 years on 18 Sep), and our very own NCOA Chapter 300 (40 years on 13 Sep).
f.
Football: Next game is on 24 Sep (vs TN). Kickoff
is 1300 hours. Key players show time is 0930 hours. All others 1000 hours.
g.
Sky Sox game. Great turn out for the ball game. Members
who attended were reimbursed.
h. The Vice Chairman explained that elections are scheduled for Nov. Term of office begins in Jan.
Two positions will expire: Lady Linda’s and Sir Scott’s.
i.
Chapter awards. Membership will submit name for Chapter Member
of the year at the Oct meeting. Three names will be put on the ballot for Nov voting, which will also include
Board Member of the Year.
j.
The Vice Chairman shared that Sir Joe had suffered a serious injury and was hospitalized.
Pepper explained that he is improving every day. He is taking visitors at Penrose Main Hospital
on Nevada Ave, room 804.
k.
Potluck. The GM meeting on 18 Nov will be a potluck.
The Chapter will provide the main dish, but we need people to bring side dishes/desserts. Sign up with Pepper!
l.
The new NCOA journal is posted on the HQ website at www.ncoausa.org.
m.
Upcoming Events:
(1)
8 Oct: Special Olympics in Colorado Springs (volleyball).
POC is Stephanie at Stephanie@aanco.org.
(2) 3 Dec: Festival of Lights. We need volunteers. POC is Sir
Marv.
(3)
Veteran’s Day Parade. The Chapter will not participate
this year due to the conflict with the AF vs Army football game.
- Action Items.
There
were no new action items taken from this meeting.
The following action items were carried forward:
a. Mr.
Clarke volunteered to make a proposal for enlisted promotion ceremony sponsorship (to promote membership). (STATUS:
Open.)
b.
Financial audit by TSgt Kinard (STATUS: Open.)
c. Rats
and Knights plaque. (Assigned to Angie.)
d. Picnic tables.
Get rid of the tables. Cadets, CE, et al. (Assigned to Sirs Oz and Scott in Aug.)
e.
Chapter coin. We are considering a new Chapter coin.
Sir Scott showed us the old one and will research prices. (Assigned to Sir Scott in Aug.)
f. New
Clubhouse location. (Assigned to Sir Scott in Aug.)
- With no further business
to be conducted, the Vice Chairman entertained a motion to adjourn. It was so moved and seconded.
By voice vote, the meeting was closed with a reminder to sign in on the attendance roster, to bring in your pop tabs/manufacturer
coupons/small toiletries, and to submit your volunteer hours to Sue. The NCOA creed was read by Sir Oz
and the meeting was adjourned at 1925 hours. Door prize drawings followed.
